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FALL CAMP RUNDOWN: ARIZONA STATE
The Sun Devils have the tall task of replacing veteran talent on the mound and at the plate.
How did they do that this offseason, and what’s their 2026 outlook?
The Sun Devils have the tall task of replacing veteran talent on the mound and at the plate.
How did they do that this offseason, and what’s their 2026 outlook?
Fall Camp Rundown: Arizona State Sun Devils
Checking in on the Arizona State Sun Devils.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
FALL CAMP RUNDOWN: ARIZONA STATE
The Sun Devils have the tall task of replacing veteran talent on the mound and at the plate.
How did they do that this offseason, and what’s their 2026 outlook?
The Sun Devils have the tall task of replacing veteran talent on the mound and at the plate.
How did they do that this offseason, and what’s their 2026 outlook?
The Fall Camp Rundown series begins with the Arizona Wildcats!
A much-deserved contract extension was handed to Chip Hale after UA won the Big 12 tournament and got back to the College World Series.
What's on deck for 2026?
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A much-deserved contract extension was handed to Chip Hale after UA won the Big 12 tournament and got back to the College World Series.
What's on deck for 2026?
base12sports.substack.com/p/fall-camp-...
Fall Camp Rundown: Arizona Wildcats
Checking in on the Arizona Wildcats.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Fall Camp Rundown series begins with the Arizona Wildcats!
A much-deserved contract extension was handed to Chip Hale after UA won the Big 12 tournament and got back to the College World Series.
What's on deck for 2026?
base12sports.substack.com/p/fall-camp-...
A much-deserved contract extension was handed to Chip Hale after UA won the Big 12 tournament and got back to the College World Series.
What's on deck for 2026?
base12sports.substack.com/p/fall-camp-...
Big 12 Incoming Transfer Production Rankings (Hitters)
Who brings in the most production via the transfer portal in 2026, based on competition-adjusted total WAR?
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Who brings in the most production via the transfer portal in 2026, based on competition-adjusted total WAR?
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October 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Big 12 Incoming Transfer Production Rankings (Hitters)
Who brings in the most production via the transfer portal in 2026, based on competition-adjusted total WAR?
READ MORE: base12sports.substack.com/p/impact-tra...
Who brings in the most production via the transfer portal in 2026, based on competition-adjusted total WAR?
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The Top 10 Returning Pitchers in the Big 12, per 2025 Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc).
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Top 10 Returning Pitchers in the Big 12, per 2025 Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc).
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Big 12 Returning Pitching Production for 2026
⏫more *quantity* returning (in the form of % of innings pitched in 2025)
⏩more *quality* returning (in the form of total returning WARc)
Arizona and TCU pace the league.
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⏫more *quantity* returning (in the form of % of innings pitched in 2025)
⏩more *quality* returning (in the form of total returning WARc)
Arizona and TCU pace the league.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Big 12 Returning Pitching Production for 2026
⏫more *quantity* returning (in the form of % of innings pitched in 2025)
⏩more *quality* returning (in the form of total returning WARc)
Arizona and TCU pace the league.
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⏫more *quantity* returning (in the form of % of innings pitched in 2025)
⏩more *quality* returning (in the form of total returning WARc)
Arizona and TCU pace the league.
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Who returns the most production on the mound?
Returning Total Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc) for Big 12 pitching staffs in 2026.
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Returning Total Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc) for Big 12 pitching staffs in 2026.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Who returns the most production on the mound?
Returning Total Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc) for Big 12 pitching staffs in 2026.
READ MORE: base12sports.substack.com/p/arizona-tc...
Returning Total Composite Wins Above Replacement (WARc) for Big 12 pitching staffs in 2026.
READ MORE: base12sports.substack.com/p/arizona-tc...
The Top 10 Returning Hitters in the Big 12, per 2025 Wins Above Replacement (WAR).
A pair of Jayhawks and a trio of Horned Frogs make the list.
A pair of Jayhawks and a trio of Horned Frogs make the list.
October 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The Top 10 Returning Hitters in the Big 12, per 2025 Wins Above Replacement (WAR).
A pair of Jayhawks and a trio of Horned Frogs make the list.
A pair of Jayhawks and a trio of Horned Frogs make the list.
Who returns the most production at the plate in the Big 12?
Total Returning Wins Above Replacement (WAR) for 2026.
Read more: base12sports.substack.com/p/who-leads-...
Total Returning Wins Above Replacement (WAR) for 2026.
Read more: base12sports.substack.com/p/who-leads-...
October 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Who returns the most production at the plate in the Big 12?
Total Returning Wins Above Replacement (WAR) for 2026.
Read more: base12sports.substack.com/p/who-leads-...
Total Returning Wins Above Replacement (WAR) for 2026.
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We finally have the Big 12 baseball schedule!
Breaking down some of the biggest in-conference and non-conference matchups we learned about this week.
Breaking down some of the biggest in-conference and non-conference matchups we learned about this week.
We (Finally) Have the Big 12's 2026 Schedule
Here's everything we learned from the Big 12's schedule release day.
base12sports.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We finally have the Big 12 baseball schedule!
Breaking down some of the biggest in-conference and non-conference matchups we learned about this week.
Breaking down some of the biggest in-conference and non-conference matchups we learned about this week.
So the Big 12 tournament is moving to Surprise, Arizona.
Here’s how the move impacts the tournament itself, and the reasons why it is happening in the first place.
Here’s how the move impacts the tournament itself, and the reasons why it is happening in the first place.
How The Surprise Move Will Impact the Big 12 Tournament
Big financial losses, the weather, an altered schedule and more.
base12sports.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
So the Big 12 tournament is moving to Surprise, Arizona.
Here’s how the move impacts the tournament itself, and the reasons why it is happening in the first place.
Here’s how the move impacts the tournament itself, and the reasons why it is happening in the first place.
Big 12 teams have put together a really fun slate of fall scrimmages, against everyone from the SEC to local JUCOs.
Here are some of the best matchups we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Here are some of the best matchups we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
The Best Big 12 Fall Scrimmages of 2025
And a few notes on some that have already happened.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Big 12 teams have put together a really fun slate of fall scrimmages, against everyone from the SEC to local JUCOs.
Here are some of the best matchups we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Here are some of the best matchups we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Where's the Big 12 schedule?
(don't worry, it's coming soon)
(don't worry, it's coming soon)
Where is the Big 12's Baseball Schedule?
(Don't worry, it's coming soon)
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October 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Where's the Big 12 schedule?
(don't worry, it's coming soon)
(don't worry, it's coming soon)
Extra-inning drama, ejections and grand slams highlighted a wildly entertaining Tuesday night across the Big 12.
Two teams thumped in-state foes, a handful of freshmen stood out, and a walk-off grand slam pushed West Virginia to 15-1.
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Two teams thumped in-state foes, a handful of freshmen stood out, and a walk-off grand slam pushed West Virginia to 15-1.
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Midweek Notebook: Extra Innings, Ejections and Walk-Off Grand Slams
Is Big 12 Baseball After Dark a thing? It should be after Tuesday.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Extra-inning drama, ejections and grand slams highlighted a wildly entertaining Tuesday night across the Big 12.
Two teams thumped in-state foes, a handful of freshmen stood out, and a walk-off grand slam pushed West Virginia to 15-1.
👇👇
Two teams thumped in-state foes, a handful of freshmen stood out, and a walk-off grand slam pushed West Virginia to 15-1.
👇👇
The Big 12 has a fantastic midweek slate today 🔥
March 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Big 12 has a fantastic midweek slate today 🔥
Top 25 Big 12 Pitchers by WARc (through March 9 games)
March 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Top 25 Big 12 Pitchers by WARc (through March 9 games)
Top 25 Big 12 Hitters Sorted by WAR (thru March 9 games)
March 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Top 25 Big 12 Hitters Sorted by WAR (thru March 9 games)
Full Big 12 Hitters & Pitchers WAR/WARc Standings 👇👇
(Team Breakouts in thread below)
(Team Breakouts in thread below)
WAR Snapshot: March 7
Updated hitting WAR and pitching WARc standings through March 5 games.
base12sports.substack.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Full Big 12 Hitters & Pitchers WAR/WARc Standings 👇👇
(Team Breakouts in thread below)
(Team Breakouts in thread below)
The Big 12 frontrunners are starting to behave accordingly. That and much more in this week's Takeaways.
Week 3 Takeaways: Frontrunners Behaving Accordingly
The top two teams in the Big 12 preseason poll are beginning to act like it.
base12sports.substack.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Big 12 frontrunners are starting to behave accordingly. That and much more in this week's Takeaways.
More ranked games and a few rubber matches across the Big 12 today
March 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
More ranked games and a few rubber matches across the Big 12 today
Top 5 Big 12 Transfer Pitchers by WAR (thru Feb. 24):
1. Lincoln Sheffield, Kansas State - 0.48
2. Tommy LaPour, TCU - 0.40
3. Sean Youngerman, Oklahoma State - 0.32
4. Joel Pinerio, Cincinnati - 0.26
5. Harrison Bodendorf, Oklahoma State - 0.23
#Big12BB
1. Lincoln Sheffield, Kansas State - 0.48
2. Tommy LaPour, TCU - 0.40
3. Sean Youngerman, Oklahoma State - 0.32
4. Joel Pinerio, Cincinnati - 0.26
5. Harrison Bodendorf, Oklahoma State - 0.23
#Big12BB
Week 2 WAR Snapshot: Pitchers
Which Big 12 arms have been the most productive through the first two weeks of the season?
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February 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Top 5 Big 12 Transfer Pitchers by WAR (thru Feb. 24):
1. Lincoln Sheffield, Kansas State - 0.48
2. Tommy LaPour, TCU - 0.40
3. Sean Youngerman, Oklahoma State - 0.32
4. Joel Pinerio, Cincinnati - 0.26
5. Harrison Bodendorf, Oklahoma State - 0.23
#Big12BB
1. Lincoln Sheffield, Kansas State - 0.48
2. Tommy LaPour, TCU - 0.40
3. Sean Youngerman, Oklahoma State - 0.32
4. Joel Pinerio, Cincinnati - 0.26
5. Harrison Bodendorf, Oklahoma State - 0.23
#Big12BB
Midweek Notebook: Houston closer Richie Roman notched his D1-leading fifth save of the season on Tuesday.
With an electric fastball-sinker combo, Roman is a big reason for the Cougars' 5-2 start.
#Big12BB
With an electric fastball-sinker combo, Roman is a big reason for the Cougars' 5-2 start.
#Big12BB
Midweek Notebook: Clutch Closers and Big Bats
News and notes from a 7-2 midweek for the Big 12.
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February 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Midweek Notebook: Houston closer Richie Roman notched his D1-leading fifth save of the season on Tuesday.
With an electric fastball-sinker combo, Roman is a big reason for the Cougars' 5-2 start.
#Big12BB
With an electric fastball-sinker combo, Roman is a big reason for the Cougars' 5-2 start.
#Big12BB
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Who have been the Big 12's most productive hitters through the first two weeks of the season?
Let's take a look, using WAR.
#Big12BB | @base12sports.bsky.social
Let's take a look, using WAR.
#Big12BB | @base12sports.bsky.social
Week 2 WAR Snapshot: Hitters
Which players have been the most productive through the first two weeks of the season?
base12sports.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Who have been the Big 12's most productive hitters through the first two weeks of the season?
Let's take a look, using WAR.
#Big12BB | @base12sports.bsky.social
Let's take a look, using WAR.
#Big12BB | @base12sports.bsky.social
Lotta good baseball across the league today
February 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Lotta good baseball across the league today
Big 12 Strikeout Leaders Through Week 2
1. Nathan Taylor, Cincinnati: 17
2. Ben Jacobs, ASU: 16
T-3. Dominic Voegele, Kansas: 15
T-3. Ethan Calder: 15
T-5. Jack Martinez, ASU: 14
T-5: Lincoln Sheffield: KSU: 14
#Big12BB
1. Nathan Taylor, Cincinnati: 17
2. Ben Jacobs, ASU: 16
T-3. Dominic Voegele, Kansas: 15
T-3. Ethan Calder: 15
T-5. Jack Martinez, ASU: 14
T-5: Lincoln Sheffield: KSU: 14
#Big12BB
February 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Big 12 Strikeout Leaders Through Week 2
1. Nathan Taylor, Cincinnati: 17
2. Ben Jacobs, ASU: 16
T-3. Dominic Voegele, Kansas: 15
T-3. Ethan Calder: 15
T-5. Jack Martinez, ASU: 14
T-5: Lincoln Sheffield: KSU: 14
#Big12BB
1. Nathan Taylor, Cincinnati: 17
2. Ben Jacobs, ASU: 16
T-3. Dominic Voegele, Kansas: 15
T-3. Ethan Calder: 15
T-5. Jack Martinez, ASU: 14
T-5: Lincoln Sheffield: KSU: 14
#Big12BB
Big 12 OPS Leaders Through Week 2
1. Isaac Cadena, TCU: 1.552
2. Brandon Compton, ASU: 1.513
3. Tyriq Kemp, Baylor: 1.491
4. TJ Pompey, Texas Tech: 1.480
5. Skylar King, West Virginia: 1.429
#Big12BB
1. Isaac Cadena, TCU: 1.552
2. Brandon Compton, ASU: 1.513
3. Tyriq Kemp, Baylor: 1.491
4. TJ Pompey, Texas Tech: 1.480
5. Skylar King, West Virginia: 1.429
#Big12BB
February 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Big 12 OPS Leaders Through Week 2
1. Isaac Cadena, TCU: 1.552
2. Brandon Compton, ASU: 1.513
3. Tyriq Kemp, Baylor: 1.491
4. TJ Pompey, Texas Tech: 1.480
5. Skylar King, West Virginia: 1.429
#Big12BB
1. Isaac Cadena, TCU: 1.552
2. Brandon Compton, ASU: 1.513
3. Tyriq Kemp, Baylor: 1.491
4. TJ Pompey, Texas Tech: 1.480
5. Skylar King, West Virginia: 1.429
#Big12BB